Learning Theories & Strategies

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Improve Creativity and Critical Thinking with Problem-Based Learning, with Melissa Edwards

As a teacher, gifted education specialist, instructional technologist, blogger and learning facilitator, Melissa Edwards has seen ways in which creative thinking skills can make connections for learning.

She believes there is creativity in each of us and we just need to figure out the best ways to let it out! Melissa also believes that for technology to be most effectively used in the classroom there has to be a curriculum reason to support it.

Melissa likes to share things that appeal to a multitude of learning styles and which can be used to allow for differentiated instruction at all levels. She also enjoys reaching out and connecting with other educators through various blogs, including her own, “Figuring Out How the Pieces Fit.”

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Improve Creativity and Critical Thinking with Problem-Based Learning, with Melissa Edwards.

Are you looking for ways to engage all of your students and stretch their thinking? Would you like to cultivate their creativity and reinforce their critical thinking skills?

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a strategy that plays to the strengths of all students, from gifted to struggling, while still providing the challenges needed for learning to happen.

Our speaker today, Melissa Edwards, takes a look at the critical and creative thinking skills that can be addressed using PBL.

She also shares some PBL resources and examples of projects that you can use in your classroom. While the examples covered will focus primarily on elementary students, they can be easily adapted and used with students in a variety of subjects and grade levels.

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Teaching Reading in the Digital Age, with Jayme Linton

You already know Jayme quite well, and if you don’t please check out SimpleK12’s Teacher Learning Community, or earlier episodes in this Free Teacher PD podcast series… Jayme’s a popular presenter and speaker, and… best of all, she’s a great teacher trainer.

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Transforming Education with Personalized Learning and Differentiated Instruction, with Naomi Harm,

Naomi Harm is best known as a 21st century educational technology literacy specialist. She welcomes every opportunity to share her expertise and best practices relating to technology-infused teaching and learning environments.

She also has a well-known specialty of delivering motivational international keynote presentations.

Naomi is truly passionate about building global relationships with educational technology leaders, while engaging in meaningful and collaborative conversations to meet the needs of today’s diverse learners.

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Transforming Education with Personalized Learning and Differentiated Instruction, with Naomi Harm.
Would you like to be able to deliver a more personalized, relevant learning experience to each of your students?
This episode and the next will showcase creative ideas, reflective practices, and various technologies that can transform your teaching.
Join Naomi Harm as she shares innovative instructional strategies that will allow for differentiation approaches, educator choice, challenge-based learning, and mobile learning opportunities. Naomi will discuss collaborative teaming and active learning activities along with virtual brainstorming, “bumping” of ideas, and augmented reality mobile learning.
Let’s get learning!

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Student Projects that Promote 21st Century Skills, with Kim Munoz.
Kimberly Munoz holds a special place in the hearts of all SimpleK12 staff and Teacher Learning Community members, as she was one of the first presenters in our webinar series when we started the Community in 2011.
In fact, Kim holds the record, or is close to it, for the number of live webinar sessions she’s done.
Aside from SimpleK12, Kim has another life.
She is an Instructional Technologist for Franklin ISD and a former Bryan ISD middle school technology teacher with 15 years of teaching experience.
Kim’s experience also includes being a TAP Mentor Teacher, as well as serving as a member of the Bryan ISD iSupport Team, which aids teachers and students in their use of technology.
Kimberly also enjoys sharing her favorite tools, ideas and resources on her blog at techmunoz.edublogs.org. But, her favorite thing of all is spending time with her three beautiful girls and wonderful husband.
Here she is, Kim Munoz and Student Projects that Promote 21st Century Skills.
Let’s get learning!

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Student Projects that Promote 21st Century Skills, with Kim Munoz.
Do your class projects help your students develop 21st century skills?
You’ve likely heard of “21st century skills,” but maybe you aren’t sure exactly what they are or how best to promote them.
Join Kim Munoz as she defines 21st century skills, and then shares several student projects that foster some of the 21st century skills our students need to cultivate.
She will present examples of student work, discuss the tools used to complete them, and provide step-by-step instructions for putting everything together.
Let’s get learning!

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Integrating Technology and Marzano’s Instructional Strategies, with Dr. Jayme Linton.
You already know Jayme if you’ve been around any of the live SimpleK12 webinars before, as she’s one of our more popular presenters.
You also may recall her earlier talks in this Free Teacher PD podcast series, as she covered Google Forms back in episodes 6 and 7.
So, please join me in welcoming back Jayme Linton, for Part 2 of Integrating Technology and Marzano’s Instructional Strategies.
Let’s get learning!

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Integrating Technology and Marzano’s Instructional Strategies, with one of my favorite presenters, Jayme Linton.
Are you looking for ways to boost student achievement in your classroom?
In this podcast episode, you will discover how you can utilize technology to improve learning in your classroom by examining Marzano’s nine high-yield instructional strategies.
I know you’re glad to have Jayme Linton back with us.
So, please join Jayme as she explores technology tools that are research-based, easy-to-use, and effective for increasing student achievement.
Let’s get learning!